He was born January 23, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Alfonso and Mary (DiBacco) Recinella, Sr.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alfonso Recinella, Jr.

Phil worked for 30 years in the service department for the Village of Mingo. He was Catholic by faith.

Surviving are two brothers, Raymond (Eleanor) Recinella and James Recinella both of Mingo; a sister, Patricia (David) Griffin of Westerville, Ohio; a special nephew, Jeffrey (Cindy) Recinella of Mingo Junction; and many other nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Ave., Mingo Junction, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of his funeral services at 1 p.m. with Fr. James M. Dunfee, officiating.

Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Country Club Manor Activities Dept., 575 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, Ohio 43952.